Kindergarten
WBL Transportation offers school bus service to kindergarten students residing over one half mile from their assigned school. The following information pertains to kindergarten transportation:

Each school year new kindergarten students are provided the opportunity for a practice bus ride during Kindergarten Orientation. Parents are asked to accompany each student on this ride and are encouraged to ask questions regarding bus safety. Please contact your local school for dates and times of the kindergarten orientation.

Kindergarten students are generally assigned seats in the front of the bus away from the hustle and bustle of older students. Should problems arise with the students the driver is close at hand.

Bus schedules are mailed to all kindergarten students approximately two weeks before the start of school. Schedules include bus number, bus stop, and times. If you do not receive a postcard prior to one week before the first day of school, please call the transportation office at 651-407-7538.

Click here to see the brochure we've prepared for new kindergarteners and their parents. This brochure also contains general information that may be of interest to all families.

Elementary
Elementary transportation is available for grades K through 2 students residing over one half mile, and all grade 3 through 5 students residing over three quarters of a mile from their assigned school.

Under normal circumstances, seating capacities on our elementary routes are designed to accommodate three students per seat. Depending on the route, students may be seated in stop order or occasionally seat assignments may be posted by the driver.

Bus stops for elementary students are designed with safety in mind. Most elementary stops are centralized to accommodate large numbers of students from a specific area. Generally stops are located within one tenth of a mile of a student's home.

Bus schedules are mailed to all elementary students approximately two weeks before the start of school. Schedules include bus number, bus stop, and times.

Middle School
Middle school transportation is provided for grade 6 through 8 students who reside over one mile from their assigned school.

Under normal circumstances, seating capacities on our middle school routes are designed to accommodate two, and in many cases, three students per seat. Depending on the route, students may be seated in stop order or occasionally seat assignments may be posted by the driver.

Bus stops for middle school students are designed with safety in mind. Most middle school stops are centralized to accommodate large numbers of students. Generally stops are located within one quarter of a mile of a student's home.

High School
High school transportation is provided for grade 9 through 12 students who reside over one mile from their assigned school.

Under normal circumstances, seating capacities on our high school routes are designed to accommodate two, and in some cases, three students per seat. Depending on the route, students may be seated in stop order or occasionally seat assignments may be posted by the driver.

Bus stops for high school students are designed with safety in mind. Most high school stops are centralized to accommodate large numbers of students. Generally stops are located within one quarter of a mile of a student's home.

Special Education
Special needs students are assigned transportation on an as needed basis. All students not otherwise capable of utilizing regular transportation services, and whose IEP (Individual Education Plan) indicates a need for special bussing, will be provided with transportation resources tailored to the individual needs of the student.

Special needs transportation is generally a curb-to-curb service utilizing specialized vehicles. These vehicles are generally smaller than the conventional school bus and contain such equipment as wheel chair lifts, additional restraint systems, and lower step heights. All special needs school buses are ADA (American Disabilities Act) compliant.

The Special Services Department works with individual families to determine who qualifies for Special Services Transportation, please contact them at 651-407-7553 if you have questions regarding eligibility. After Special Services determines your child does qualify for transportation on a special needs school bus, the information is given to the transportation office. Please allow 3-4 days for the transportation department to arrange services.